Virginia Gov. Spanberger to intervene in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger review

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced in early August 2026 that she would formally intervene in the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and Florida-based NextEra Energy, becoming the first Virginia governor to take such action before the State Corporation Commission (SCC). She detailed her position in a Washington Post op-ed, stating she would make herself a party to the proceedings. The companies have described the deal, valued at approximately $67 billion, as one that would create the world's largest regulated electric utility. The SCC, which regulates utilities in Virginia, faces a deadline in January to decide whether to approve the merger. Spanberger's intervention gives her formal standing in that regulatory process. Separately, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong also publicly criticized the proposed merger, citing concerns about rising energy costs for ratepayers, indicating the deal has drawn scrutiny from officials outside Virginia as well. The merger remains under review, with the SCC's January decision deadline representing the next confirmed milestone. It is unresolved what specific conditions or objections Spanberger will raise as an intervening party, and the ultimate outcome of the SCC review has not yet been determined. The full scope of multi-state opposition or support for the deal, beyond the Virginia and Connecticut officials cited, is not established in available reporting.